Newsletter - October 2026
Issue 163

Page updated Friday 6th November 2026

Newton le Willows Underground Power Scheme

The information below is provided by Newton le Willows Parish Council following contact from
   the contractors.

   Excavation works will take place along Station Road from the crossroads to the railway bridge
   (left hand side looking up the road from the crossroads).  These works are on behalf of Northern
   PowerGrid. Electricity supplies that are currently fed overhead between residents’ properties will be
   relocated underground into the Footway at the front of the properties.   

   These are the key facts known so far:

  • Initial Works will take place between 09 November – 11 December 2026 and will involve the laying of cable to the outside of properties. Residents will be contacted on an individual basis for the next phase – connecting supply to their property. This is likely to be after Christmas.

  • There will be some disruption on Station Road for parking. Residents will need to find alternative parking whilst the work is being conducted outside of their house and in possible exclusion zones. Usually, NYCC request a 100m clearance of works.  A request for temporary traffic lights has been made to NYCC.

  • All residents will be notified shortly as the project is starting earlier than anticipated.

  • Footpaths will be reinstated in accordance with NYCC standards after the event.
  • There will be disruption in the parish whilst this work is carried out and we ask all residents to be extra careful whilst walking/driving/riding at this time.

   
The light show above is being held at the RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, HG3 1QB.

   The event takes place between 26th November 2026 through till 30 December 2026. Entry requires
   advance purchase of tickets to book an entry timeslot. There is no time limit on how long you can
   stay once you have entered (within the daily event opening times).

 Book tickets directly through the RHS website. 

Click on the image above to be taken to the RHS information and booking page. 


The REPLICANTS


Doors/Bar open at 7pm.

Replicants will start APPROX 8pm.


Late Bar - Last orders at 11:30pm.

Please vacate Village Hall by midnight.

   We also have G.O.A.T. (Gratest Of All Toast!)
   in the car park selling their tasty deep-filled
   toasties if you fancy a snack or to soak up the
   booze! 🥪🧀

   *** Please note this event will be VERY BUSY 
   and it may not be possible for large groups to
   sit together … especially as we need to allow
   space for dancing! 💃🏻 🕺🏽 

   🩼🦽ACCESSIBILITY - Please advise in
   advance if you have any mobility issues so we
   can accommodate you.

   🎟️ Please note that tickets are
   non-refundable
for non-attendance.


BUSY BOOTS

Parent and Toddler Group
for 2 - 4 year old's.


Fridays 9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm
at
Newton-Le-Willows Village Hall 

   Laura is undergoing Forest School Training and is basing her activities outside however, the Village
   Hall has been a great base for tea, coffee and inside activities. It is a pleasure to showcase our
   lovely hall and village to so many parents. Activities have consisted of trips to Rock House Farm,
   creating Autumn wands, making apple crumble and sensory play!

   Spaces are available in upcoming sessions through bookwhen.com/busyboots.  If you know anyone
   who could be interested and would like more information then please get in touch with
   
busybootsnlw@gmail.com

VILLAGE HALL EVENT 

Start your Christmas at the Village Hall on Saturday, 5th December.

BINGO, (COCKBURN’S) PIE and PEAS SUPPER.

Village bar open, with mulled wine.

6 pm: Christmas Tree light switch-on, followed by

Bingo at 6.15 pm, Supper at 7.15 pm and Bingo at 8 pm 

To book tickets (price tbc) please contact Christine Percival on 

07754 244766 or email: nanna.percival@hotmail.com 

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

The Parish Council newsletter content can be found under the Parish Council drop down at the top of the page or here.

Click the image to read the Parish Council newsletter news and updates for our village. 

The Parish Council's web pages can be found here. 


Social Media 

   We’re seeking to improve communication within the village and would
   like to promote a shared Facebook page and WhatsApp group for
   residents. These can be used to share information about events, ask
   for advice, or offer items for reuse.
 

   This should reduce the number of items being left in the bus shelter,
   which is becoming cluttered when things are not collected. If you leave
   something there and it isn’t taken, please return to collect it and dispose
   of it appropriately. Please also avoid leaving unsuitable items, such as
   perishable food. The bus shelter should not be used as a recycling point.
 

   The Facebook page Newton le Willows (Yorkshire) Community
   Group
is administered by a resident. You will need to join the group by
   asking to join. Once joined you can post your comments.

   Click the Facebook image to go to the Village Hall Facebook page. 

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   Our Blooming Newton WhatsApp group was primarily set up to provide
   information about horticulture (including the sharing of plants, seeds
   and produce) and the environment, especially in relation to our village.

   Today, Blooming Newton has morphed into a general information and
   help group.

   The primary administrator for the group is Bob Sampson. Contact Bob
   on 07592 
019664 or 01677 450715 or
bobsampson17@gmail.com if
   you would like to join this Whatsapp group.

   Hopefully one of these social media platforms will be familiar to you and
   you would be happy to use and share useful information to all residents.
   
   The parish council is always looking for new ideas and welcomes any
   feedback or comments. Please email the clerk at
   
newtonlewillows.pc@gmail.com.

   Many thanks.
   
   Teresa Sanderson
   Parish Clerk

 
u3a Guitar:
alternate Mondays
10 - 11.30 am
Art & Crafternoon
Tues 2 - 4 pm
Table Tennis:
Wed 5.30 - 6.30 pm
Choir:
Thurs 7.30 - 9 pm  (except first Thurs)

To contribute to Newton News, or send an article, please contact: 

Sally Bright: 2 Bridge Close                         01677 450999    Email: sallyjanebright@hotmail.com

Rachel Gibson, The Arches.                         07715 012014    Email   racheldennygibson@gmail.com  

Helen McDermott: The Green, Station Road  07891 062649    Email: helenmcdermott18@gmail.com  

Rob Pulham: The Gallery, 1 Old Station Yard 01677 451901    Email: brottonbiscuits@yahoo.co.uk


NEWTON NEWS

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   looking for someone who could help with editing and printing of some editions of Newton News.
   
   Editing can be done at home using Microsoft Word or Pages. The printer is provided by and is located
   in the Village Hall; printing takes a couple of hours. We organise it so that you won’t be asked to edit
   and print the same edition.
 

   Please contact Sally on 07729 447721 (sallyjanebright@hotmail.com) for a chat if you think you might
   be able to help.

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